Yankees' Greg Bird: Favorite to win everyday reps at first

Bird is expected to be the team's starting first baseman, Mike Mazzeo of the New York Daily News reports.

Analysis:

Following the retirement of Mark Teixeira at the conclusion of last season, Bird appeared to have the inside track to take over at first base and it appears he still maintains that edge despite the late offseason signing of Chris Carter. Bird missed all of 2016 with a shoulder injury and though he was only able to participate in the Arizona Fall League as a DH, the 24-year-old is heading into spring training fully healthy and with no restrictions.